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The NewsWorthy

Dueling Relief Proposals, Silver Market Frenzy & Groundhog Day- Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy

Daily News, Society & Culture, News

3.91.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2021

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

The news to know for Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021!

We have updates about:

  • the latest efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill; two options are on the table now
  • what one congresswoman said that has some lawmakers from both parties condemning her views
  • whether silver could be the new GameStop
  • what's next for that East Coast storm
  • how you could win a ticket to space and help children with cancer at the same time

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by BlueNile.com and Noom.com/newsworthy

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Sources:

Relief Bill Talks: WaPo, NBC News, Axios, Reuters, GOP Proposal, White House Proposal

U.S. COVID-19 Progress: NY Times, CNN, AP

Rep. Taylor Greene Controversy: The Hill, NY Times, ABC News

Reddit Traders Target Silver: USA Today, WSJ, BBC

Winter Storm Update: Accuweather, AP, CBS News, NWS

Groundhog Day: AP, People, Watch Livestream

Dustin Diamond Dies: USA Today, Variety, Fox News

Ticket to Space Raffle: The Verge, NBC News, NY Times, SpaceX

Transcript

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0:00.0

Today is Tuesday, February 2nd.

0:02.0

What to know about the latest efforts to pass another coronavirus relief bill.

0:05.6

We'll break down the two options on the table right now

0:08.1

and what it could mean for you.

0:09.5

Also what one Congresswoman said that has some lawmakers from both parties condemning her views

0:14.7

and her response to it all.

0:16.4

Plus, could Silver be the new game stop?

0:18.8

What's next for that East Coast storm?

0:20.9

And how you could win a ticket to space and help children with cancer at the same time.

0:27.6

Welcome to the newsworthy. All the days news in around 10 minutes.

0:31.9

Fast, fair, fun, and on the go. I'm Erica Mandy. Thanks

0:35.8

so much for being here. You ready? Let's do this.

0:39.2

There are now two proposals for the next COVID-19 relief package, one from the

0:46.6

Democratic White House, one from Republicans in Congress, and it seems lawmakers on

0:51.0

both sides are now moving forward with their own plans without a lot of bipartisan support.

0:56.0

First, let's talk about the Republican plan.

0:58.0

It's worth about $618 billion.

1:00.0

It includes money for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, treatment, and medical equipment.

1:05.0

Also more direct payments, this time worth $1,000 for Americans who make less than $40,000 a year.

1:10.0

And it also includes billions of dollars for small businesses, schools, and

1:14.4

child care. But it's not clear if this plan stands a shot at passing since Democrats

1:19.5

who now hold the majority in Congress say it's not enough.

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